The Lyons Historical society never forgets. Year after year, it honors people who have helped support and preserve Lyons and its history. This year is a grand celebration of all Lyons families who have lived in the area for 50 or more years. Any person whose family came here between 1860 and 1960 came come to the celebration and receive a Certificate and a commemorative badge.

The families will be honored with a Certifiate at the band stage on Friday, June 25 at 9 p.m. They will have an opportunity to share stories at the annual history gathering on the museum lawn on Saturday, June 26 from noon to 3 p.m. It is a great way for long-time families to meet other significant Lyons families. Everyone is invited to share in the celebration.

On Friday, June 25, at 9 p.m. at the stage on High Street, the Ralston Block will be dedicated to Steve Ralston, deceased. Steve was a long-time resident and antique store owner in Lyons, and he and his wife, Christine, were advocates for the rights of Lyons residents, attending town hall meetings regularly.

The Historic Society also encourages Lyons alumni to gather during GODays. A class reunion of the class of 1970 will be held; the class of 1980 will celebrate with a dinner at On The Rocks Bistro on Saturday and picnic in Meadow Park on Sunday; the Class of 1990 will get together July 17. Graduates from other classes "in the 10s" (1920, 30, 40, 50 etc.) may be on hand.

New Book Announced

Author, Denise Berg, will be on hand with the book "Piecing a Town Together-Families of Lyons, Colorado," with book signing to be held from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the reception area, and at the Lyons Redstone Museum at 1-3 p.m. A dedication program will include Certificates of Appreciation given out to Denise and all of the people who made the three books on Lyons history possible. Special thanks go out to LaVern Johnson who campaigned to get the books done over the years, and to Denise Berg, who spent a few years compiling and editing Frank Weaver's collection of writings on the town history (1976-1981). Stop by to enjoy Denise's DVD of photos from the Lyons book, shown in the museum throughout the afternoon starting at 12:30 p.m.

Two museum employees will be honored. A memorial tribute to Maxine Gardner, who filed at the museum for the past six years will be held. And Teri Weir, a dedicated employee, will be retiring from her job as curator of the museum.

Additional Ceremony

Two important residents are being honored, in memoriam, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, at the Lyons Visitors' Center. Frances Brackett, was the Mayor of Lyons, longtime hostess at the Lyons Visitors' Center, member of Lyons Fireflies, member of Excelsior of the Rebekah Lodge, member of Lyons PTO, caretaker of the Lyons Cemetery and caretaker of Oddfellows Hall.

Also being honored is Bob Doseoff, deceased, an employee of the Lyons Parks and Recreation Department for 11 years. The many children in his life fondly remember him, from his four grandchildren, and to all students at Lyons Middle Senior High School.

Sandstone benches will be installed in front of the Visitors Center and will be dedicated to Bob and Fran. Also, Fran's picture will also be put in the Visitors' Center.

Residents are invited to come pay tribute to these worthy Lyons residents.

HISTORY PRESERVATION IN LYONS
Spring/Summer 2010

Boulder County Heritage Rountable will honor the rehabilitation of the Lyons Redstone Museum and LaVern Johnson on May 10. The annual meeting and awards night is presented by Boulder County Heritage Roundtable, which recognizes various historic preservation projects, as well as the authors of historic books.

Also honored will be local authors who have written historical books in 2009, including Lyons' Denise Berg (and Frank Weaver) for their book "Gatewy to the Rockies."

COLORADO PRESERVATION, INC. is sponsoring a campaign for all historians and interested parties to send e-mail or call the State Legislature to preserve the Preservation Funds for State projects. They oppose HB 210, which will take 45 to 50% of the funds earmarked for history preservation over the next two years to refurbish the dome of the State Capitol.

Instead, Colorado Preservation is supporting HS 1402, which allows them and all state historians to campaign for donations for the Capital project. Opponents were recently on Your Show stating their side of the issue. Details can be found on Channel 9's website.

Send an e-mail to:
Claire.levy.house@state.co.us
rep.nikkel@gmail.com
dan.gibbs.senate@state.co.us
Kevin@kevinlundberg.com

MAY IS COLORADO HISTORY PRESERVATION MONTH. Throughout Colorado various historical events being held to remind people of their "roots" and the history of the area. The Lyons Historical Society will sponsor a history program at the Lyons Town Hall on Sunday, May 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the history of Lyons, and its residents.

Learn about two new exhibits, and a children's summer history program planned for this year. Come and see the three new books on Lyons pioneers: the quarry book by Al Pace and the 1800's book by Diane Benedict, and the 1900s book by Denise Berg. As well as the ongoing effort of the Lyons History Video Project to collect pioneer interviews. A good way to learn about Lyons history, mark your calendar.

NEW PROGRAMS COMING TO MUSEUM. There will be two new exhibits and a special children's history summer program coming to the museum. Exhibited opening dates will be after the 4th of July Holiday. Call Exhibit & Program Director Kathleen Spring (303) 823-0997 for more details. The Lyons History Video Project is attempting to finish the "pioneer" project this year, but is in great need of donations. Send donations in any amount to this worthy cause to P O Box 274, Lyons 80540. It is anticipated that the book of pioneers' life stories will come out on time for the Christmas Holidays.

GOOD OLD DAYS Come out and support Lyons Old Time Street Fair, June 25 to 26, 2010, including baseball tournaments, parades, food vendors, amusement rides, craft booths, and much more. The Lyons Historic Society honors Mr. and Mrs. Good Old Days. First awards are given out on the stage on Friday night, then there are speakers and an open house on Saturday at the Redstone Museum. In 2010, "Lyons Pioneer Families" will be honored. These are families that were highlighted in recent history books published about Lyons, as well as those families who have been in town for fifty years or more. Participants will receive a souvenir commemorating the event. Call the museum after June 1st for more details (303) 823-5271.

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